BambooHR founder Ben Peterson shares some powerful insight into Onboarding. Onboarding statistics, guides to what questions to ask in interviews, and how to help employees continue to grow into contributors.
16. Onboarding: Pre-First Day
52 percent of companies start onboarding
before the first day.
—Intrepid Learning
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22. Onboarding: First Day
17 percent of companies end onboarding after
the first day.
—Intrepid Learning
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34. Onboarding:
First 3-6 Months
“Research and conventional wisdom both suggest that
employees get about 90 days to prove themselves in a
new job. The faster new hires feel welcome and prepared
for their jobs, the faster they will be able to successfully
contribute to the firm’s mission.”
—SHRM
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41. Onboarding: First Year
Only 2 percent of companies extend
onboarding beyond one year.
—Aberdeen Group
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48. Onboarding: Ongoing
On-the-job training
Early feedback and guidance
Jump on the great culture
Provide the right tools
Be included with the team
Continue developing employees
Feedback and recognition
Give employees purpose
Upgraded technology
Have positive work relationships
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